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this ian area whh the u.s. sa is one of theost daerous trouble areas. >> i kw people thatave joed a qaeda but they dot beuse they a poor, because ey hate th gernment, this tribesman td me >> canny ofou igine a enar in wch al qaeda takes er yr villageyourrea? the ite houseeclined our questor commt anso i asked the formermbassador if e strategy has been succesul. >> we have generally not succeeded in eminang al qaeda in in an peninsula -- elimating al qae in the ninsula. >> this is ptly a rult of the u.s. policy yemen tt whater govnmen eventually erges frothetalemate is likely to be mo iamicnd less accommodang to the u. interests. washington is worried. the protesters say at they need to respect e choices ma bythe people he and thi would be the mostffecve way fight the warn teor. >> when it comes to fightin that war, no u.s. officials are more engage than that defse secrary d the cia chief. there is a majshufe in ose sts. the current cia director le panetta wille taken over from obert gates athe dense dertme. is
this ian area whh the u.s. sa is one of theost daerous trouble areas. >> i kw people thatave joed a qaeda but they dot beuse they a poor, because ey hate th gernment, this tribesman td me >> canny ofou igine a enar in wch al qaeda takes er yr villageyourrea? the ite houseeclined our questor commt anso i asked the formermbassador if e strategy has been succesul. >> we have generally not succeeded in eminang al qaeda in in an peninsula -- elimating al qae in the ninsula....
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the u.s. economy. vice-president joe biden landed in beijing this morning. they also tried to avoid too much of a ticking off. i spoke a short time ago with the former u.s. ambassador to china. >> is biden going to receive a little bit of a grilling from the chinese? >> he will receive -- they were upset a little bit about the u.s. economic situation and advise them that the chinese want the u.s. to get their fiscal house in order and budgetary problems in hand. i think the real thrust of this meeting will be to try to build more strategic trust between the two countries. >> he basically suggesting to the americans, you have to tell us that our bets are safe. you have to get him back in order. but the chinese but this that, and what comes up can also come down. >> i think he will reassure the chinese about the u.s. economy. after all, it is three times larger than that of the people's republic of china. we are still economically very strong. the chinese, i think, are concerned about the fall o
the u.s. economy. vice-president joe biden landed in beijing this morning. they also tried to avoid too much of a ticking off. i spoke a short time ago with the former u.s. ambassador to china. >> is biden going to receive a little bit of a grilling from the chinese? >> he will receive -- they were upset a little bit about the u.s. economic situation and advise them that the chinese want the u.s. to get their fiscal house in order and budgetary problems in hand. i think the real...
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in ukraine, the military says it used newly acquired u.s. patriot air defense missiles to shoot down a russian hypersonic missile over kyiv. ukraine's firs known use of the patriots since western allies, including the u.s., gave them to ukraine in april. some western analysts leave ukraine is preparing to launch a major spring offensive. just hours before tonight's 149th kentucky derby, the favorite to win forte was scratched when the state vet said he was unfit to run. there were concerns over a bruised hoof after he stumbled during a workout. the fifth scratch for the derby this week. six horses have died at churchill downs in recent days. new in minot, former chairman of the federal communications commission, champion of public television, has died. he is best remembered for a speech where he referred to american commercial television as a vast wasteland. in 2016, president obama award in the predential medal of freedom. new in minot was 97 years old. still to come. dismantling myths about fatness. one photographer's brief but spectacular
in ukraine, the military says it used newly acquired u.s. patriot air defense missiles to shoot down a russian hypersonic missile over kyiv. ukraine's firs known use of the patriots since western allies, including the u.s., gave them to ukraine in april. some western analysts leave ukraine is preparing to launch a major spring offensive. just hours before tonight's 149th kentucky derby, the favorite to win forte was scratched when the state vet said he was unfit to run. there were concerns over...
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longer term, they say that stronger u.s. dollar, prices and energy market transition continue to challenge its fin report. >> young brand raises its profit guidance and that's where we begin tonight's market focus. strong firstf results in china prompted the chain to lift outlook. the owner of kfc and pizza hut saw quarterly profit rise, beating expeck tase, but revenue came in light. shares rose afterhour, but fini to 8574. amazon says its prime day was the largest sales f. second annual one day sales saw orders rise more than 60% compared with a year ago. $600 million.sas be despite the numbers, share fell nearly a percent. and tampa pharmaceuticals said the plan for takeover offaler began could come at any time. the companies have po as the federal trade commission continues to review the deal. separately, teva raised revenue guidance. shares were up to 54.46 while allergan rose a fraction to 241.17. >>> passenger revenue down between 6 and 7%. now, the company archliest mated a 6 to 8% decline. the world's largest airlin
longer term, they say that stronger u.s. dollar, prices and energy market transition continue to challenge its fin report. >> young brand raises its profit guidance and that's where we begin tonight's market focus. strong firstf results in china prompted the chain to lift outlook. the owner of kfc and pizza hut saw quarterly profit rise, beating expeck tase, but revenue came in light. shares rose afterhour, but fini to 8574. amazon says its prime day was the largest sales f. second annual...
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. >> and now to the memo that shows the u.s. government's role for when drone attacks can be launched to kill american citizens. the justice department that the government does not need evidence that a specific attack is imminent. more lenient standards then publicly known for drug -- drone attacks. here is steve kingston. and under what exact circumstances will the u.s. government authorized the killing of an american citizen abroad? but the answers are here. it is a 16-page memo written by the lawyers of the justice department, as requested by congress. it is a document that is not strictly classified, but it was not meant to become public. what these lawyers do here is justified is targeted killing of american citizens who have worked with or parts of al qaeda and expense various groups. that is the justification if they pose a an immense threat to america. it provides a very elastic definition of what is an imminent threat. you do not need to know this is a bit of who, what, where, and when of a particular plot against ameri
. >> and now to the memo that shows the u.s. government's role for when drone attacks can be launched to kill american citizens. the justice department that the government does not need evidence that a specific attack is imminent. more lenient standards then publicly known for drug -- drone attacks. here is steve kingston. and under what exact circumstances will the u.s. government authorized the killing of an american citizen abroad? but the answers are here. it is a 16-page memo written...
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the u.s. governor -- the u.s. government says they should be allowed to demonstrate in the peace. my drum business, said iran's government. -- might your own business, said iran's government. >> be oppressive countries should not meddle. to cut off dependence on the u.s. and the zionist regime and their supporters. monday's demonstrations were the biggest protests against iran government since 2009. reports from tehran said that some demonstrators want to continue protesting. >> thousands of north african migrants are arriving on the italian coast. just off sicily, a boat has been intercepted caring of the 30 people. about 5000 tunisian have already made it to the small italian island. >> in five days, 5000 in asean -- tunisians' have fled their country. back home, a people's revolution paid the way to democracy. but these men are already a voting with their feet. they say they are fleeing political chaos and economic uncertainty. >> we are all afraid after the revolution of january 14 because nothing has changed up till now. all of us here, we're not asking for anything. we only
the u.s. governor -- the u.s. government says they should be allowed to demonstrate in the peace. my drum business, said iran's government. -- might your own business, said iran's government. >> be oppressive countries should not meddle. to cut off dependence on the u.s. and the zionist regime and their supporters. monday's demonstrations were the biggest protests against iran government since 2009. reports from tehran said that some demonstrators want to continue protesting. >>...
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what's inside could prove that u.s. and british intelligence were embarrassingly close to the regime and. demotions run high as the trial of the former president prisons in egypt. remembering 9/11. 10 years after that they, how one woman -- that day. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. colonel gaddafi continues. his ties to the u.s. and britain are coming under fresh scrutiny. his last foreign minister tells the bbc that links between agents from the two countries continued until just days before the uprising began in february. from chile, where reports. -- and from tripoli, we report. >> the documents found suggests the mi in the cia were embarrassingly close to the colonel and his regime. the british embassy was looted in may by a regime that felt betrayed. that it had been the center of an unlikely friendship. >> this became a bridgehead in a land of opportunity. libya was good for business and for security. by the time a bomb came, businessmen, diplomats, and the spies were long gone. >> he was his last foreig
what's inside could prove that u.s. and british intelligence were embarrassingly close to the regime and. demotions run high as the trial of the former president prisons in egypt. remembering 9/11. 10 years after that they, how one woman -- that day. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. colonel gaddafi continues. his ties to the u.s. and britain are coming under fresh scrutiny. his last foreign minister tells the bbc that links between agents from the two countries continued until just...
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the u.s. respond? i spoke to the press secretary. >> what is the response to the video that has come out today? >> on one level, our condolences to the family and people who have been partners in the region. the immediate response is to share the grief with our partners and the pilot's family. it is important that we put the pressure we have been putting on isil. we do not want to react to each barbaric act of murder stop they serve as a reminder of how important coalition pressure has been and will need to be going forward. katty: the president suggest that america will double down on the effort. >> the commander-in-chief is referring to increasing the pressure across the spectrum and there are nations in this coalition. not all are contributing. i would not speak to any future operations with any specificity. we will have to keep the pressure on and our foot on the accelerator. katty: what about the proposition that this is what islamic state intended by releasing the video. >> there is some
the u.s. respond? i spoke to the press secretary. >> what is the response to the video that has come out today? >> on one level, our condolences to the family and people who have been partners in the region. the immediate response is to share the grief with our partners and the pilot's family. it is important that we put the pressure we have been putting on isil. we do not want to react to each barbaric act of murder stop they serve as a reminder of how important coalition pressure...
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it could get to 50% of the u.s. stock market, that could take many years, the bond business could double in the next five years. despite the attention etf's have attracted. there's a larger audience that the biggest etf providers have set their sights on. like professional asset managers. more pros will be putting more money into bond etf's in the future, as the whole bond moves toward electronic trading many it's not just because investors are shifting money into etf's, change is being forced on the industry by regulation. new rules coming out in 2018 will require the disclosure of monday markups, which will make those difficu to justify. people are going to have to explain why that's a better deal than owning a much lower cost bond etf. >>> and now to a topic we hope won't lead to the tossing of kaiser rolls at your dinner table. why women are better investors than men are. this is what a new wells fargo report found when it analyzed more than 900,000 investment accounts between december 2010 and december 2015. tr
it could get to 50% of the u.s. stock market, that could take many years, the bond business could double in the next five years. despite the attention etf's have attracted. there's a larger audience that the biggest etf providers have set their sights on. like professional asset managers. more pros will be putting more money into bond etf's in the future, as the whole bond moves toward electronic trading many it's not just because investors are shifting money into etf's, change is being forced...
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. >> rose: in u.s. they are not just cutting fat they are cutting to the muscle. >> they are cutting it back in a big way. >> they have to do two things, make the case for paring back and cutting back in public spending without cuting the roots of future economic growth in this country. therefore, focus on your priorities. don't just take out sort of an axe across the whole waterfront of public spending and investment. make sure that as you make your savings, cut down your expenditure, make your economy, do not axe those things on which our future economic growth depend. >> this new government here will be doing some difficult things. and people will be reminded of the fact that the decision makers-- . >> rose: but are you in favor of them doing difficult things i understand. >> i am favor of them doing difficult things but i think it also alters the way you people look at domestic policy. >> rose: i poke to george osborne about these and other issues today in an interview earlier at his office here in
. >> rose: in u.s. they are not just cutting fat they are cutting to the muscle. >> they are cutting it back in a big way. >> they have to do two things, make the case for paring back and cutting back in public spending without cuting the roots of future economic growth in this country. therefore, focus on your priorities. don't just take out sort of an axe across the whole waterfront of public spending and investment. make sure that as you make your savings, cut down your...
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the u.s. president accused pakistan of playing a double game and he cut billions of dollars in security aid. the two countries have a tortuous relationship but they do need each other. for one thing pakistan gives the u.s. critical access to afghanistan and its forces there. the former minister hina rabbani khar joined me this evening, and i ask whether they can put relations back on productive track. welcome to the program. >> so good to be here. >> let me just read you president trump's new year's day tweet because i want to ask your reaction on some issues. so he basically says the united states has foolishly given pakistan more than $33 billion in aide over the last 15 years, and they've given us nothing but lies and deceit thinking of our leaders as fools. they give safe haven to our terrorists and no more. do you believe your government will retaliate by closing off routes, by closing off airspace, all the vital loegistics the u.. needs to supply its forces? >> currently like it or not t
the u.s. president accused pakistan of playing a double game and he cut billions of dollars in security aid. the two countries have a tortuous relationship but they do need each other. for one thing pakistan gives the u.s. critical access to afghanistan and its forces there. the former minister hina rabbani khar joined me this evening, and i ask whether they can put relations back on productive track. welcome to the program. >> so good to be here. >> let me just read you president...
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they don't want a world shaped by the u.s. >> at the pentagon has announced that the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 civilians last weekend has been flown out of the country and what we are told is legal recommendation. the issue of syria is a high on the agenda for both leaders. president obama once again cautioning against military action. this comes on a day when human rights group amnesty international says that they have uncovered evidence of torture by syrian government forces. it has been a year since the uprising began and there are reports of beatings, rape, and electric shocks that are used in the interrogation. >> amnesty says that many syrians have been caught up in a nightmare world of systemic torture since the uprising began 12 months ago. they have counted 31 at the of torture including electric shocks, the peeling of flesh, and male rape. the claims are based on interviews with survivors that fled into neighboring jordan. some described being suspended above the floor by their wrists and beaten. others said that they had been made to stand in water that
they don't want a world shaped by the u.s. >> at the pentagon has announced that the u.s. soldier accused of killing 16 civilians last weekend has been flown out of the country and what we are told is legal recommendation. the issue of syria is a high on the agenda for both leaders. president obama once again cautioning against military action. this comes on a day when human rights group amnesty international says that they have uncovered evidence of torture by syrian government forces....
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here in the u.s. the u.s. central bank is ready for whatever happens. >> markets have been very responsive to changes in the polls clearly so the vote could certainly bring on significant volatility. if that happens financial conditions could tighten and it could have an economic effect and we could feel that as well. we could feel that if there was significant risk with the dollar so we would have to take that into account in setting monetary policy. >> despite the reassuring tone janet yellen had to remind the house services committee that stock markets are not figuring into the fed's decision making process. >> it is not a third pillar of monetary policy. we do not target the level of stock prices that is not an appropriate thing for us to do. >>> home sales rose last month to a nine year high suggesting that the housing market is strong. sales of existing homes rose nearly 2% in may to an adjusted annual rate of more than 5.5 million. that's the highest rate since 2007. at the same time the median existing
here in the u.s. the u.s. central bank is ready for whatever happens. >> markets have been very responsive to changes in the polls clearly so the vote could certainly bring on significant volatility. if that happens financial conditions could tighten and it could have an economic effect and we could feel that as well. we could feel that if there was significant risk with the dollar so we would have to take that into account in setting monetary policy. >> despite the reassuring tone...
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today the ns fr portul pued the u.s. interest rat up for the first tim in ars. >>ortugal, soften sny, le bac now it needs to be bail out the pre mister did not wan to rort tbeggingowl,ut that is at happened. i am worried. >> we will t know torro >> ting to ste off this day, there have been four rounds of cuts there were new taxes on some pensions. public sector wagesr cu less mon for loc couils. but the market sought aount with a lge deficit, so rge the government wanted to avoid a bailout. >> we thoughthat we could manageor ourlves and everhing was settled for us. >> the big queion is not so much whathe size of the ilout fundill be, but wat conditions will be attached? at further austerity may b demanded? remember - this is a couny stilin recession. e u.k. will be exposed to the portuguese bailout because it cks are europn emgency fund to help countries difficulty. the aid will be in the form of loan guantee the u.k. wil notand overny money uess portugal go bus some sayustetyeasus ar only making tngs rse. the chancellorf thexchequer toy suggested ishou be a war
today the ns fr portul pued the u.s. interest rat up for the first tim in ars. >>ortugal, soften sny, le bac now it needs to be bail out the pre mister did not wan to rort tbeggingowl,ut that is at happened. i am worried. >> we will t know torro >> ting to ste off this day, there have been four rounds of cuts there were new taxes on some pensions. public sector wagesr cu less mon for loc couils. but the market sought aount with a lge deficit, so rge the government wanted to...
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the u.s. and japan go head-to-head in the u.s. finals. welcome to our viewers in public television on america and around the globe. voters will have to decide whether they vote yes to support the terms of further international loans and more austerity, or cast a no vote which european leaders say could need an exit from the single currency. we report from grace. >> greece is not a country known for orderly queues. but the athens station was calm as they boarded buses headed for home downs for the registered to vote for the run dragon -- vote in the referendum. with so much at stake these are stormy times in greece. his job is a welcome escape. diving daily under the waters to keep the nuts of this fish farm intact. it is about the reputation of his country. >> they do not care about the europeans. they do not care about tomorrow. they do not care about nothing. we care. >> the nearby port town is a sad example of the state this country is in. use unemployment is high here, expectations of a better future are low. but this sunday could cha
the u.s. and japan go head-to-head in the u.s. finals. welcome to our viewers in public television on america and around the globe. voters will have to decide whether they vote yes to support the terms of further international loans and more austerity, or cast a no vote which european leaders say could need an exit from the single currency. we report from grace. >> greece is not a country known for orderly queues. but the athens station was calm as they boarded buses headed for home downs...
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it does not seem that the worst oil spill in u.s. history has diminished the interest. 20 oil companies bid for the rights to the tune of nearly $340 million. for more on the process and its significance, i spoke a short time ago with our reporter in los angeles who updated s. >> it is a good adventure, but it is expensive in terms of the environmental regulations that have been put in place that will be in force and are being enforced by the government. what it suggests, of course, is that companies still very much want to be part of the oil drilling in the gulf. the standards are being lifted by the companies themselves, and the government are ensuring they are following them, and it is profitable to take oil out of the gulf, even if they have to follow these very strict guidelines. i think that is why we have seen such a huge number of bids. 20 companies, they say, including bp, and this is the beginning of the process. they put their bids in for these 191 blocks and over the next 90 days, the authorities, the bureau is being chan
it does not seem that the worst oil spill in u.s. history has diminished the interest. 20 oil companies bid for the rights to the tune of nearly $340 million. for more on the process and its significance, i spoke a short time ago with our reporter in los angeles who updated s. >> it is a good adventure, but it is expensive in terms of the environmental regulations that have been put in place that will be in force and are being enforced by the government. what it suggests, of course, is...
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as the u.s. came secretary of state joined with his counterparts from russia, saudi arabia, iran, and other nations to work on and to fanatics solution to end the fighting in syria. nick bryant reports. special forces in action in iraq. dramatic helmet cam footage showing how they rescued hostages during this recent raid on an islamic state is in. shift in u.s. policy. the announcement that for the first time since the civil war began four and a half years ago, american boots will now be on the ground in syria. >> the president does expect that they can have an impact in intensifying our strategy for building the capacity of local forces inside of syria to taking the fight on the ground to isolate in their own country. reporter: the plan is to advise and assist moderate rebels rather than u.s. forces to engage in combat. the deployment is small, fewer than 50 special forces troops. speaking at talks in the syrian conflict in vienna the u.s. secretary of state john kerry said the intensified milit
as the u.s. came secretary of state joined with his counterparts from russia, saudi arabia, iran, and other nations to work on and to fanatics solution to end the fighting in syria. nick bryant reports. special forces in action in iraq. dramatic helmet cam footage showing how they rescued hostages during this recent raid on an islamic state is in. shift in u.s. policy. the announcement that for the first time since the civil war began four and a half years ago, american boots will now be on the...
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general motors will announce $1 billion in the u.s. factories add go or retaining a combination of 1,500 jobs. and baer and monsanto plan for the u.s. >>> the world's eight richest people, all of them men, have a net worth of $426 billion. that's equivalent to the wealth held 20 bottom half of the world's population. the wealthiest men are bill gates of microsoft, mr. or telling, a the billionaire investor, warren buffett, carlos flynn, followed by jeff bezos, larry ellison, and michael bloomberg. >>> coming up, the oldest boomers have to start taking money out of their 401(k)s, whether they want to or not. the economic ripples that might cause. >>> the nation's third largest railroad csx reported earnings. will the rest the sector deliver when they report earnings? morgan takes look. >> rail results just got rolling. in total, four rail roads will release number this week including the union pacific, canadian pacific and kansas city southern. the stocks have ridden the stock rally. the effect for norfolk southern has gained double dig
general motors will announce $1 billion in the u.s. factories add go or retaining a combination of 1,500 jobs. and baer and monsanto plan for the u.s. >>> the world's eight richest people, all of them men, have a net worth of $426 billion. that's equivalent to the wealth held 20 bottom half of the world's population. the wealthiest men are bill gates of microsoft, mr. or telling, a the billionaire investor, warren buffett, carlos flynn, followed by jeff bezos, larry ellison, and...
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the u.s. embassy in kyiv tweeted that russian forces shot and killed 10 people standing in line for bread. such horrific attacks much stop. these people work -- local media says these people were killed by russian artillery outside the city. there are fears of fighting in eastern ukraine in the donetsk region that has seen some of the worst fighting in the last few weeks and has been on the front line of the war in ukraine between rebels and government forces all the way back to 2014. here are some residents cleaning up and trying to repair damaged homes and neighborhoods. next we turn to kharkiv, ukraine's second-largest city, also in the east that has been heavily attacked from the start of the invasion. over the last 24 hours two people died after russian shells hit an apartment block. this is a former resident to escape. -- who escaped. >> we are just living on supplies that are city had before the war started. i really hope i will not have to leave. i hope that our military will hold out.
the u.s. embassy in kyiv tweeted that russian forces shot and killed 10 people standing in line for bread. such horrific attacks much stop. these people work -- local media says these people were killed by russian artillery outside the city. there are fears of fighting in eastern ukraine in the donetsk region that has seen some of the worst fighting in the last few weeks and has been on the front line of the war in ukraine between rebels and government forces all the way back to 2014. here are...
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the u.s. and its allies are boosting missile defense across the region. nerves on both sides are on edge. south korea will be relying on -- relying on support, but if the enemy is secretive, unpredictable, and controlling the show. the peninsulan are pretty calm, but the military leaders are getting more tense. gun-control is one of the most divisive issues in the u.s., and it may be closer to getting an airing in congress. two senators announce the deal to expand a background checks. this afternoon it was michelle obama depressing her case. -- was pressing her case. >> we cannot stop the violence, but if there is one thing we can one step to save another child, don't we have an obligation to try? >> i spoke earlier to even. >> this is a motion to proceed. they have been held up by a filibuster. there seems to be an agreement but they are prepared to go ahead with the idea of background checks. if you go into a gun shop in america and want to buy a gun, there has to be a background .heck this is a clearing blockage and will hopefully allow a vote to --e p
the u.s. and its allies are boosting missile defense across the region. nerves on both sides are on edge. south korea will be relying on -- relying on support, but if the enemy is secretive, unpredictable, and controlling the show. the peninsulan are pretty calm, but the military leaders are getting more tense. gun-control is one of the most divisive issues in the u.s., and it may be closer to getting an airing in congress. two senators announce the deal to expand a background checks. this...
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there are about to be honored in the u.s. at the kennedy center for transforming the sound of rock and roll and influencing other artists. led zeppelin split up in 1980. the perform a concert in 2007. what was it like getting back after all those years apart? legendary guitarist jimmy page has been talking to the bbc. >> there was a lot of preparation when we first did the first rehearsal. it was really exciting. everybody was trying to make it work. we needed to play in such a way that we all had confidence with each other. that needed -- that needed playing and getting to know each other, getting to know each other again. >> we see the interchange of expressions between all of you. is that the intention? it is almost like we've audience are on stage. bu>> it is sort of how it works. i think the interesting thing for most people who have seen that they have remarked upon the fact we sort of a group together. we are working around so we can see each other, and there is this interplay. because even though we had the structure
there are about to be honored in the u.s. at the kennedy center for transforming the sound of rock and roll and influencing other artists. led zeppelin split up in 1980. the perform a concert in 2007. what was it like getting back after all those years apart? legendary guitarist jimmy page has been talking to the bbc. >> there was a lot of preparation when we first did the first rehearsal. it was really exciting. everybody was trying to make it work. we needed to play in such a way that...
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in the u.s., where millions of students pile up debt. that seems like a dream come in germany, it is reality. a reality that a lot of americans are now jumping at. more than 4000 american students have artie packed their bags and are friend has more on their experience. reporter: anna is getting her paper in order. she decided to you her masters in germany and save a lot of money. >> i was thrown off because i saw other was in any tuition and i thought, maybe there is a catch, because i'm american. reporter: universities are free of charge. for everyone else and for german citizens. thousands of americans have heard the call and have enrolled overseas. at first, because the 19-year-old from south carolina had never even in outside the u.s.. >> i heard i would be able to drink, have health care. my main motivation was saving money. >> there are 30 or so students sitting inside. this is important because the university president has a wish within five years, every graduate program in the university will not just be offered in english but e
in the u.s., where millions of students pile up debt. that seems like a dream come in germany, it is reality. a reality that a lot of americans are now jumping at. more than 4000 american students have artie packed their bags and are friend has more on their experience. reporter: anna is getting her paper in order. she decided to you her masters in germany and save a lot of money. >> i was thrown off because i saw other was in any tuition and i thought, maybe there is a catch, because i'm...
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why is it that the u.s. cannot exert more leverage on china and russia? went up against both leaders and neither country is cooperating with the u.s. >> i think this administration has said they are go to draw a line in the sand. the line disappears. they say something is unacceptable and then they accept it. >> meaning they have lost faith. >> they lost a good deal of the leverage one normally has in government to government to ions by not being able be firm. they just are not. people are starting to get the idea, not only russia and the chinese but that there is no problem standing up to the united states. >> isn't that damaging? >> i think it is. i think it is especially so because neither of the two programs that started all of this are at all illegal. >> you would say that. others would disagree. >> i don't think they have a good case. the first is spying on foreigners who may create terrorist attacks against the united states. governors have been spying on foreigner -- >> you are saying this is just the latest version of that. >> this is that. the c
why is it that the u.s. cannot exert more leverage on china and russia? went up against both leaders and neither country is cooperating with the u.s. >> i think this administration has said they are go to draw a line in the sand. the line disappears. they say something is unacceptable and then they accept it. >> meaning they have lost faith. >> they lost a good deal of the leverage one normally has in government to government to ions by not being able be firm. they just are...
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1, #1 popeyes the meat -- >> # the media in the u.s. wants to be out in front of the story and to break the news, if you will. sometimes when you're the first one, there are mistakes that can be made. we also ought to watch the wording very carefully. when you use the word arrest and i generally implies that an arrest comes after a charge of -- it generally implies that an arrest comes after a charging document, or certainly a complaint. i certainly do not think the fbi has charged anybody with this crime. that does not mean that people are not being questioned. there's nothing wrong with asking someone who may be of investigative interest to tell their story and to come in and talk. they can do that voluntarily. that is far different from an arrest. i do not have any inside information as to that being what happened. but it could be one reason for the confusion over someone who is arrested versus someone brought in for questioning. >> does the passage of every hour change the equation? >> time is the most critical for the time -- the c
1, #1 popeyes the meat -- >> # the media in the u.s. wants to be out in front of the story and to break the news, if you will. sometimes when you're the first one, there are mistakes that can be made. we also ought to watch the wording very carefully. when you use the word arrest and i generally implies that an arrest comes after a charge of -- it generally implies that an arrest comes after a charging document, or certainly a complaint. i certainly do not think the fbi has charged...
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their gang is accused by the u.s. of beheading at least 27 hostages. including henning, haynes, and three americans. they're alsouspected of waterboarding, mock executions, crucifixions and electric shock torture. the two grew up close to each over in a small area of west london. it became infamous as an i.s. recruiting ground. jihaddy john and some hatch a dozen other menes from streets died fighting for i.s. in either syria or iraq. ing a shake andoti had already had their british cmoizenship d. now a trial, possibly in the united states, seems the most likely outcome. >> with the so-called islamic state on the run in syria, how useful is the capture of these two britishihis and what information could they provide? >> raqqa was theiral cap but the cal fat is now aruin. it's not known yet how long th two stayed here. but kurdish and arab fighters fought in these streets for months. morehan 650 died, freeing the city from the so-called islamic state. the cormses of foreign fighters littered the alleyways but even then we knewle thatnty had escaped. in
their gang is accused by the u.s. of beheading at least 27 hostages. including henning, haynes, and three americans. they're alsouspected of waterboarding, mock executions, crucifixions and electric shock torture. the two grew up close to each over in a small area of west london. it became infamous as an i.s. recruiting ground. jihaddy john and some hatch a dozen other menes from streets died fighting for i.s. in either syria or iraq. ing a shake andoti had already had their british cmoizenship...
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highlighting is some of the long-standing inhaualities that existed here in the u.s.. people of color are being killed at a higher rate. we don't know how this is affecting indigenous or undocumented communities. impact on the benclence.ig we are spending so much time that it is countering the political message. anchor: the rate of hospitalization in new york is slowing, we are beintold. are you seeing that? >> it is meaningful. all emergency departments are really full. our icus are getting really full. many hospitals have tried to e.pty as quickly as possi even if the rate of hospitalizatn is increasing, it still takes a week before people show up to the hospital. today we had the highest number of deaths in new york city. it is likely this will continue to increase. llwe will see pressure on our system. anchor:ou thank so much for being with us. the tiny city of wu ham -- wan has allowed people to leave the area for the first time since a lockdown in january. restrictions within the city have been gradually easing. reporter: after 76 days ofhe lockdown, trains we li
highlighting is some of the long-standing inhaualities that existed here in the u.s.. people of color are being killed at a higher rate. we don't know how this is affecting indigenous or undocumented communities. impact on the benclence.ig we are spending so much time that it is countering the political message. anchor: the rate of hospitalization in new york is slowing, we are beintold. are you seeing that? >> it is meaningful. all emergency departments are really full. our icus are...
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on the newshour tonight, one on one-- i ask u.s. senate majoritm leader mitonnell about congress' struggle to extend 9onomic relief from covid and more. then, technically speaking-- leaders of amazon, ale, facebook and google faceru congressional ny over whether they have too much power in american life. plus, trump and russia questions arise over the president's deferential behavior toward vladimir putin despite a russiamilitary unit paying taliban fighters to kill u.s. soldiers. and, economic si effects-- many covid-19 patients develop secondary infections at a time when the pharmaceutical industry struggles with an increase in
on the newshour tonight, one on one-- i ask u.s. senate majoritm leader mitonnell about congress' struggle to extend 9onomic relief from covid and more. then, technically speaking-- leaders of amazon, ale, facebook and google faceru congressional ny over whether they have too much power in american life. plus, trump and russia questions arise over the president's deferential behavior toward vladimir putin despite a russiamilitary unit paying taliban fighters to kill u.s. soldiers. and, economic...
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as standard and poor's downgraded america'cred worthiness u.s. officials, starting with barack oba, are scrambling t ensure it citins a investors th country must live within it means. >> if we do not closehis defit, nothathe economy is growinggainif we keep spenng more than we take i its gogo cause serious damageto o economy. companies might be less lely to set u shop here in united states of america. could end up costing u mor to takut alone for a hom or foa ca because if people keep hing to nance america's deb at a rtai point thewill charge high interest rates. >> for more on the imct, th here d abroad, i'm ined by the assistant nagi editor of the wl seet journal an friend of thprogm. grt toave you back, john. >> is pleure. >> h theresident reassured the markethat's what i think as and he really d him a far. for tse w have not been tchi this date in waingt, itas a wake-up ll. snwas saying -- standa and poor's wa saying look. for those notfamiar with the ins and outs of th bget, it wa ao a wake-up call. this is way behindth curve. washgtonas med
as standard and poor's downgraded america'cred worthiness u.s. officials, starting with barack oba, are scrambling t ensure it citins a investors th country must live within it means. >> if we do not closehis defit, nothathe economy is growinggainif we keep spenng more than we take i its gogo cause serious damageto o economy. companies might be less lely to set u shop here in united states of america. could end up costing u mor to takut alone for a hom or foa ca because if people keep...
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the flow of illegal immigrants into the u.s. has fallen, but the debate over what to do with them has not, and now, a court weighs in. and what is it like to be a member of the world's most exclusive club? it is something all american presidents have in common. >> that are bound together because they have done this difficult job and have come out of it, and they know what it is like. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe. like father, like son. today, it was the turn of rupert murdoch to face enquiries into ethics. yesterday, testimony from his son james was so bad that it led for calls for one to resign. he was downplaying his family's influence over u.k. officials. our business editor reports on today's extraordinary proceedings. >> driving through a little piece of history. rupert murdoch, he was about to be held to account in four hours of interrogation by the inquiry into immediate standards. >> i swear to almighty god that this will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the tre
the flow of illegal immigrants into the u.s. has fallen, but the debate over what to do with them has not, and now, a court weighs in. and what is it like to be a member of the world's most exclusive club? it is something all american presidents have in common. >> that are bound together because they have done this difficult job and have come out of it, and they know what it is like. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and elsewhere around the globe. like father, like son....
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a court in the u.s. has charged a british man with hacking into the computer system of america's central bank. thes accused of posting names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of federal reserve officials on a website that he controlled. the charges carry a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. at least 30 people have been killed in bombings around the iraqi capital of baghdad. in the worst incident, 25 people were killed in one blast at a secondhand motorbike market. today, the u.s. state department came out with its annual report on human rights. the u.s. isn't perfect. series of outlined a abuses in other nations ranging from the actions by assad regime in syria to the treatment of gay people in russia. actinge, i spoke to the assistant secretary of state for human rights and democracy. according to this report, where in the world are human rights most under threat? once we don't do a number ranking a but we certainly identified a number of countries where quite simply the human rights situation i
a court in the u.s. has charged a british man with hacking into the computer system of america's central bank. thes accused of posting names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of federal reserve officials on a website that he controlled. the charges carry a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. at least 30 people have been killed in bombings around the iraqi capital of baghdad. in the worst incident, 25 people were killed in one blast at a secondhand motorbike market. today, the u.s. state...
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once this goes away, you'll see surge.ndous >> u.s. allies50 are seeking a $ billion government bailout. one sector of economy is experiencing a dramatic spike in sales. the cue in los angeles was for g >>uns. markets went tumbling. the dow suffered its worst drop three decades after a halt ino trading failedmit market worries. why is this the worst day for the dow since 1987? >> there arepl few issues at . on sunday, the u.s. federal reserve made an unprecedented move on sunday. they cut interest rates to nearly zero. they're spending $0 billion to buy these instruments to put liquidity into the market. you would think that is a good move but because there is a limit to whasethe federal e can do, investors on wall street of taken it as a sign that the federal reserve is throwing everything they could at the problem and perhaps too quickly. we saw that markets fell dramatically when they started trading. as y pointed out, during that prs conference with donald trump, when asked about the possibility of a recession, he said, we may well
once this goes away, you'll see surge.ndous >> u.s. allies50 are seeking a $ billion government bailout. one sector of economy is experiencing a dramatic spike in sales. the cue in los angeles was for g >>uns. markets went tumbling. the dow suffered its worst drop three decades after a halt ino trading failedmit market worries. why is this the worst day for the dow since 1987? >> there arepl few issues at . on sunday, the u.s. federal reserve made an unprecedented move on...
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u.s. servicemen. a video that appears to show four american marines urinating on dead taliban fighters has provoked a strong reaction there and here. hillary clinton condemned the act as utterly deplorable. the afghan president labeled it deeply disturbing. >> it is simply too distasteful to show. what appears to be happening is that a small group of u.s. marines are urinating on the bodies of three debt afghans. we do not know where the video came from or whether it is authentic. all indications is that it probably is. the combination it has provoked has been universal. two marines had been identified. >> it is inconsistent with american values, standards of behavior that we expect from our military personnel. the vast majority of our military personnel hold themselves to. >> this is not the first time that u.s. troops have been accused of breaching rules of war. in the past, it has acted quickly to punish those responsible. cleaning up the damage to its reputation is harder. this man say
u.s. servicemen. a video that appears to show four american marines urinating on dead taliban fighters has provoked a strong reaction there and here. hillary clinton condemned the act as utterly deplorable. the afghan president labeled it deeply disturbing. >> it is simply too distasteful to show. what appears to be happening is that a small group of u.s. marines are urinating on the bodies of three debt afghans. we do not know where the video came from or whether it is authentic. all...
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well as the u.s. commitment to support the ability of iranians to communicate with each other and the world and a commitment to impose costs on iranian officials responsible for this crackdown against peaceful protesters. >> at the end of the day, aside from the sanctions, there is very little the u.s. can do to help the protesters. >> we are responding with concrete action and we continue to engage partners in the international community on next steps. as you're aware, the u.s. has imposed sanctions on a number of senior officials including the minister of interior for his role in overseeing this violent crackdown. on the minister of communications for the government contemptible effort to deny internet access to over 80 million iranian citizens. also on the morality police that is responsible for the tragic death of the woman in custody. we also joined to other countries this week along with a total of four nations who signed on to a joint statement condemning this brutal crackdown demanding a stop
well as the u.s. commitment to support the ability of iranians to communicate with each other and the world and a commitment to impose costs on iranian officials responsible for this crackdown against peaceful protesters. >> at the end of the day, aside from the sanctions, there is very little the u.s. can do to help the protesters. >> we are responding with concrete action and we continue to engage partners in the international community on next steps. as you're aware, the u.s. has...
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we've h greatintentions, by the way, against human trafficking and then the u.s. circui court of appeals in 2016 expanding the fenres settl and the wilbur flores act so it's the trump administration implementing policy already in place with zero sort of grace. again, it's wrong. it's morally reprehensible, anti-christian. i'm calling upon congresenand the presto act as soon as possible. we can't separate families. there's nothing christian about it, there's nothing redempive about it. i agree with the president. we have torotect our border. i agree with the president, we have to stop illegal immigration, for many rpes, even for a moral imperative to end sex trafficking and human slavery and the coyotes exploiting people on the border, without a doubt,ut this is not the best way to get the message atacross. as ar of fact, i find it to be reprehensible to use children as tools of political expedienc expediency. >> so reverend, i want to play u this audio that has really been shocking people, come from pro-publica, a non-profite investigatournalist operation, and it'
we've h greatintentions, by the way, against human trafficking and then the u.s. circui court of appeals in 2016 expanding the fenres settl and the wilbur flores act so it's the trump administration implementing policy already in place with zero sort of grace. again, it's wrong. it's morally reprehensible, anti-christian. i'm calling upon congresenand the presto act as soon as possible. we can't separate families. there's nothing christian about it, there's nothing redempive about it. i agree...
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the u.s.'s charge to iranians and imposed sanctions against senior members of iran's revolutionary guard and an iranian airliner appeared for or on the latest developments, i am joined by former state spokesman peter crowley. as washington comes to the conclusion that the ledger blogger is the highest echelons? >> i do not think that is really known. that is the central question. whether this was a couple of guys acting at mid levels or something higher, that tells you whether this is really the kind of escalation or more of what we have seen. >> we are hearing there was something like $1.5 million involved. that had to come from somewhere, right? >> it does not grow on trees. on one hand, resources were made available. on the other hand, this was not be a team of iran. this was a strategic decision to fight back at saudi arabia, to push back on some of the momentum saudi arabia gain, maybe the momentum iran feels it has lost, you would put the eight team on this, and this was not the eighth te
the u.s.'s charge to iranians and imposed sanctions against senior members of iran's revolutionary guard and an iranian airliner appeared for or on the latest developments, i am joined by former state spokesman peter crowley. as washington comes to the conclusion that the ledger blogger is the highest echelons? >> i do not think that is really known. that is the central question. whether this was a couple of guys acting at mid levels or something higher, that tells you whether this is...
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he served as coordinator of counterterrorism at the u.s. state department until last year. >> when you look at islamic extremist groups, how dangerous are they act no -- is al shabab? >> pretty dangerous to anyone in that neighborhood, but it is also less powerful than it used to be. this is a group that controlled them except for a few city blocks. it has been badly damaged by the campaign carried out by the africa union's mission. it did not hold much territory anymore and as appalling as it is, they show tremendous capacity and shows a lot of brutality and buddy mindedness. it is worrisome in the region but not a major global threat. >> perhaps another reminder that of terrorism has gone beyond that. are you surprised they could carry out this attack? that attacks like this might be in the offing last year. if you have a group of gunmen and a large space with lots of places you can hide, attacks like this are not that surprising. because of the fact they have been squeezed in somalia, are they looking for other opportunities? >> there ha
he served as coordinator of counterterrorism at the u.s. state department until last year. >> when you look at islamic extremist groups, how dangerous are they act no -- is al shabab? >> pretty dangerous to anyone in that neighborhood, but it is also less powerful than it used to be. this is a group that controlled them except for a few city blocks. it has been badly damaged by the campaign carried out by the africa union's mission. it did not hold much territory anymore and as...
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>> they -- the u.s. government will have to agree that they are within the standards they are supposed to be. >> they have taken a long time to get to this point. the oil spill was over two years ago. why has it taken such a long time? >> it is because bp agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay the enormous fines earlier this month. the stage was set for the epa to make this contractual disbarment. >> thank you. you are watching bbc world news america. still to come, famous for their wartime adventures in the sky. it might surprise you to find where dozens might be buried. the speculation surrounding the health of the russian president, vladimir putin, is stirred again. this time by comments from the leader of belarus. he said that he injured his spine are wrestling, which led him to delay a planned hockey match. here are the details on the story. >> he drives fast cars. he pilots planes. he likes -- up close and personal with theirs. but for the moment, russia's president might be better off
>> they -- the u.s. government will have to agree that they are within the standards they are supposed to be. >> they have taken a long time to get to this point. the oil spill was over two years ago. why has it taken such a long time? >> it is because bp agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay the enormous fines earlier this month. the stage was set for the epa to make this contractual disbarment. >> thank you. you are watching bbc world news america. still...
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the u.s. women's football team are olympic champions for the first time in games at which the u.s. men do not appear to qualify. >> absolutely amazing performance is. and it is not just the usa. is the u.k. as well, isn't it? >> great britain returned from atlanta with a solitary bronze medal. this year, they are a comfortable third. just under half have been won by women. once more, britain -- great britain dominated by women. charlotte won 2 gold medals, this time in the equestrian team and individual events. most of the athletes ask about this issue. the lack of coverage. in the u.k. just 5% of sports coverage outside the olympics is women. almost all of that is a tennis. that means just 5% of sponsorship goes to women. a survey of 14-year-old girls in the u.k. shows that just 12% of the girls take part in recommended exercise. the question is, can the games hope that change? you have to say progress of sorts may just be under way, jane. >> women certainly catching up. thank you. staying with the olympics, we of heard a lot about the u.s. gymnastics team of the last few weeks. o
the u.s. women's football team are olympic champions for the first time in games at which the u.s. men do not appear to qualify. >> absolutely amazing performance is. and it is not just the usa. is the u.k. as well, isn't it? >> great britain returned from atlanta with a solitary bronze medal. this year, they are a comfortable third. just under half have been won by women. once more, britain -- great britain dominated by women. charlotte won 2 gold medals, this time in the...
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the u.s. announced tarif and beijing has fired right back with duties. targeting the u.s. heartland. the president's top economic a advise trying to calm wall negotiating tactic. a' resolve this through negotiation, but they take two tos ango. the prcretary put the ball in china's court. >> it would be a couple of months before they are implemented.ght thing. china created this problem not president trump we fally have a president who is willing to stand up and say enough enough. are asking china to stop the unfair trade practices. >> these trade measures announced by the two countries liur ballvofooondsil.la ds medical products andpl even cars anes. how did we get here? we have the report now from the newsn china. >> i24 hours both the united states and china have laid out sans to hit each other' exports. the u.s. has a long list of around 1300 items including ovens and flamethrowers. this is in response to claims that chi has stolen intellectual property. italsout tecadesld policy of forcg f
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britain, the u.s., and canada say hackers working for the russia state are trying toave global research for the virus. we are all trying to find a vaccineo people around the world can benefit from it. the russian government engaged in that endeavor needs calling out. >> yay! >> celebrations in the u.k. as some is -- some of restrictions remain on social gatherings. a special report on a controversial blue nile. it starts to fill the reservoir. e closest ever picture of the sun. and a warm welcome. thank you for joining us. s,hack almost certainly working for the russia state come are trying to steal n research vaccine for the coronavirus. they did not specify which orednizations have been targ or whether any information had been sthlen. they saivaccine research had not been hindered by the hackers. correspondent h been speaking to the head of the national cybersecurity center whabou they found. we are working flat i'd to protect what is so iortant to the nation right now. we have seenussian spies with names like cozy bear, trying to hack into the vaccine research. what we're doing today
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. >> for those you watching on pbs in the u.s. and around the world. tragic news from italy, more people have died from the coronavirus there than in china. thiss comes a a glimmer of hope emerged from china. no new infections. italians are subct to an extended lockdown. we have reports from rome. >> in this theater of war, the heroes hardly rest. northern italy is seeing the highest rises. e hospital is overwhelmed but resilient. >> a strong commitment from all doctors and nurses and come in even when they are not on shift. after they are on tat nighty come in the morning. some of them have cried, but i ver seen anyone complain. >> more than 8% in italy are medical staff. the 1th doctor died today. one of the patients here is aor doctor, in 1982. he was in the emergency room, fell ill and tested positive now he is being incue baited. thousands of medics are being recalled from retirement and rushed in fm university to help, but still, they are desperate. >> i think our hospital is reaching binreing we just don't need more beds but we need workers and
. >> for those you watching on pbs in the u.s. and around the world. tragic news from italy, more people have died from the coronavirus there than in china. thiss comes a a glimmer of hope emerged from china. no new infections. italians are subct to an extended lockdown. we have reports from rome. >> in this theater of war, the heroes hardly rest. northern italy is seeing the highest rises. e hospital is overwhelmed but resilient. >> a strong commitment from all doctors and...
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he has been identified by u.s. micahas 25-year-old johnson, a former u.s. army reservist seen here in pictures on his facebook page. >> the suspect said he was upset at white people. the suspect stated he wanted to kill white people especially white officers. james: and the faces of the dead are beginning to emerge. brent thompson was 43 and had gotten married. michael kroll said his brother-in-law was a big eye with a big heart. a man who always wanted to be a police officer. said he wasrtras addicted to the excitement of the job. president obama this family feels the loss to their core. i would ask all americans to say prayer for these officers and their families, keep them in your thoughts. officers saidlice they had friends that did not make it but they are out here in force against a protecting the client -- a crime scene that sprawls for several blocks where the shooting began. youeavenly father, we thank for your safety that you have given to us every day. acrossacross texas and the u.s., they are praying. this was the deadliest attack on law enforce
he has been identified by u.s. micahas 25-year-old johnson, a former u.s. army reservist seen here in pictures on his facebook page. >> the suspect said he was upset at white people. the suspect stated he wanted to kill white people especially white officers. james: and the faces of the dead are beginning to emerge. brent thompson was 43 and had gotten married. michael kroll said his brother-in-law was a big eye with a big heart. a man who always wanted to be a police officer. said he...
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the u.s. tax system in more than 30 years. with the investigation into alleged links between moscow and trump's campaign team is ongoing, and the president's approval rating has hit a record low last month. what will 2018 bring the trump white house? i spoke to journalist and "daily beast" editor-in-chief john avalon who's been following the year's twists and many turns. so here we have a year-end legislative victory, a very, very rare one, but nonetheless, a big one for donald trump. this tax reform, first time since ronald reagan in the '80s. how significant is it not just for him, but for his base, his voters? >> from a political standpoint, it's a big win for the president, and he needed it. there had been no major pieces of legislation. republicans were staring the prospects of not having a big legislative win with unified control of government. they got it done in a record amount of time when they focused on politics. that said, the devil's always in the details. this is not a great bill
the u.s. tax system in more than 30 years. with the investigation into alleged links between moscow and trump's campaign team is ongoing, and the president's approval rating has hit a record low last month. what will 2018 bring the trump white house? i spoke to journalist and "daily beast" editor-in-chief john avalon who's been following the year's twists and many turns. so here we have a year-end legislative victory, a very, very rare one, but nonetheless, a big one for donald trump....
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paul's cathedral, attended by former u.s. statesmen like dick cheney and henry kissinger, but no serving u.s. statesman. >> i think it is that people feel they have to protest about it. if you do not like what she did, stay away. i hope there will not be too much trouble tomorrow. >> what there will be our 14 servicemen and women who live at the royal hospital of chelsea who will line the steps in a guard of honor. it will be here at chelsea that lady thatcher's ashes will ultimately be entered alongside those of her husband, dennis. >> remembering margaret thatcher in london and in america, remembering those killed in the attacks in boston. that brings the program to a close. thank you for watching. to tune in tomorrow. >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, giving all profits to charity and pursuing the common good for over 30 years, fidelity investments, union bank, nowsony pictures classics, presenting "the company you
paul's cathedral, attended by former u.s. statesmen like dick cheney and henry kissinger, but no serving u.s. statesman. >> i think it is that people feel they have to protest about it. if you do not like what she did, stay away. i hope there will not be too much trouble tomorrow. >> what there will be our 14 servicemen and women who live at the royal hospital of chelsea who will line the steps in a guard of honor. it will be here at chelsea that lady thatcher's ashes will...
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letteras published this morning in mar newspapers b the leadersf brita, france, and esident obama of the u.s. it was the declaration of rege chan her they do not le ung the phrase bause it is toxic because ofraq 2003. tre iso questio thategime angewhat they want. the question is how thedot, given tt the uresotion ey have is abouprotting cilian it isot a question o it bei a long job, as pside obama said,but a question ofkeeping the essure on, essentially, staring gaddafi the face and sang we areot gng to blin first. >> there are also veryoug sanctions in place on libya at e moment. do y thit is psibl that in the and what mightet r of gdafi is no the mitary eratn, buther means? >> sanctions are very tou agast libya, but if you look ban htory, tough sanctis on countries ove the yea, you cannoteallpoint to any case ere nctions on their own have brought down a leader that was under sanctions and despised by the rest o theorld. u could point t africa, but it haseen an awfulllong me. the libyansave plenty of money. they say ey hav foreign crency,old, precious metals, treasury bills, a the will be a
letteras published this morning in mar newspapers b the leadersf brita, france, and esident obama of the u.s. it was the declaration of rege chan her they do not le ung the phrase bause it is toxic because ofraq 2003. tre iso questio thategime angewhat they want. the question is how thedot, given tt the uresotion ey have is abouprotting cilian it isot a question o it bei a long job, as pside obama said,but a question ofkeeping the essure on, essentially, staring gaddafi the face and sang we...
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the u.s. midterm elections, president obama has been traveling in asia. the asia pacific economic cooperation apec summit forrum in beijing, china. here, mr. obama was able to utilize and reenforce his credentials. the u.s. president used straightforward, if not admonitory language. >> we look to china to create a more level playing field on which foreign companies are treated fairly. they can compete fairly with chinese companies. we look to china to become an innovative economy that values the protection of intellectual property rights and rejects cyber theft of trade secrets for commercial gain. >>> president obama also announced that visas for chinese citizens to travel to the united states will be extendened on a reciprocal basis from one to ten years. according to the white house, this reform means that seven years from now, china trade will then have contributed nearly $85 billion a year through the american domestic economy and has supported up to 440,000 u.s. jobs. >> question, what d
the u.s. midterm elections, president obama has been traveling in asia. the asia pacific economic cooperation apec summit forrum in beijing, china. here, mr. obama was able to utilize and reenforce his credentials. the u.s. president used straightforward, if not admonitory language. >> we look to china to create a more level playing field on which foreign companies are treated fairly. they can compete fairly with chinese companies. we look to china to become an innovative economy that...